Toon Talk – a round-up of all the day’s NUFC news and gossip – 21/02/2018

A round up of all of today’s news and gossip:

NUFC loanee Achraf Lazaar has been ‘frozen out’ at Serie A side Benevento, with him now set to face the next 4 and a half months on the sidelines before returning to pre-season training with Newcastle in July. Full story here.

Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka has made it clear that he hopes to make he hopes to earn a permanent move to the club this summer – revealing why he ‘really hopes’ to stay at St James’ Park beyond his 6-month loan deal. Full story here.

Former Newcastle United striker Craig Bellamy looks set to land his first job in management, with the 38-year-old ready to be named the new Oxford United boss. Full story here.

After bagging 4 goals in his last 3 games, it’s fair to say Adam Armstrong has found form following his loan move to Blackburn last month – and Rovers fans have had a thing or two to say about the NUFC loanee after his superb rise to form at Ewood Park. Read their comments here.

DeAndre Yedlin has tipped NUFC winger Matt Ritchie to hit ‘top form’ after scoring his first of the season in the 1-0 win over Manchester United, admitting he was getting frustrated at his goal drought, but could now click into gear after breaking his duck. Full story here.

France boss Didier Deschamp has come out with a remarkable description of Moussa Sissoko today, explaining that the ex-NUFC midfielder is the ‘prototype of a soldier’ and a player that is ‘feared by his opponents’. Full story here.

Despite Notts County boss Kevin Nolan admitting that the club were ‘discussing’ a potential move for Nile Ranger, it turns out the former Newcastle striker WILL NOT be handed a lifeline by the League Two side. Read more here.

And finally, we’ve looked at why Benitez is facing some healthy problems ahead of Saturday’s trip to Bournemouth. Read our full piece here.

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